2002 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · B25 KTM
2002 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 195,444 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B25 KTM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 195,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B25 KTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Land Rover Discovery (B25 KTM) between April 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
B25 KTM Mileage History
- 29/04/2025191,123 mi
- 16/05/2025191,175 mi+52 mi
- 16/05/2025191,175 mi
- 24/04/2026195,444 mi+4,269 mi
- 28/04/2026195,444 mi
Average of roughly 4,330 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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